12/16/2021 ISSUE 50

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ARTS & THEATRE

COMING UP! ‘A Major’ Christmas treat on tap at Vero venue

BY PAM HARBAUGH byterian will perform the larger work 2:30 p.m. The concert begins 3 p.m. at 772-567-4341 or visit FBCVero.org.
Correspondent with a modern-day score. There will be First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal
two performances, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. Get there early, Riverside Theatre for Kids is set to
17 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. Do plan though. Last year’s holiday concert sold 4 delight the younger ones with its
to get there ahead of time, because this out. For more information, visit Uni-
1 Grand music takes center stage is expected to be very popular. Seats tyEvents.org. You can call the church at staged concert production of “Disney’s
during the holiday season. It be- are given on a first-come, first-served 772-562-9088. You can get on the mail-
basis. If you are fully vaccinated, you ing list for these kind of events by email- Beauty and the Beast, JR.” What makes
do not need to wear masks. However, ing [email protected].
gins Friday when the First Presbyte- those who are not vaccinated are re- this an especially delightful event is that
spectfully requested to abide by church
rian Church of Vero Beach presents policy and wear a mask. Admission is it is a free outdoor performance. Direct-
free, but a $10 donation is suggested.
“A Christmas Celebration of the Mass First Presbyterian Church is at 520 ed by Kevin Quillinan, this staged con-
Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. For more
in A Major” by Cesar Franck. Directed information, call 772-562-9088 or visit cert version uses no costumes or sets, in-
FirstPresVero.org.
by Jacob Craig, the church’s director of 3 Of course, when it comes to holi- stead relying totally on the story-telling
day concerts, the granddaddy of
music and arts, this program is bound talents of the young performers. The

to be a big, spectacular, inspiration- them all is Handel’s “Messiah.” That ex- show begins 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday,

filled production. It brings together perience traditionally includes the au- Dec. 18 at the Vero Beach Outlets, 1824

the church’s Chancel Choir, singers dience standing to sing along with the 94th Dr. For more information, all 772-

from the Vero Beach Choral Society, final “Hallelujah Chorus.” And if that 231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.

and choirs from Sebastian River High can’t get you into the Christmas spirit

School, Vero Beach High School and In- … well … then you might need to watch 5 Thousands of professionally in-
stalled LED lights, lighted holiday
dian River Charter High School. Musi- 2 Jacob Craig is doubly busy this “A Christmas Carol” a few more times.
holiday season. He is also lead-
cians include the church’s Youth Sym- It will be performed Sunday evening by displays and festive decorations will fes-

phonic Orchestra, comprising its Youth ing “A Jazzin’ Christmas” on Saturday. members of the First Baptist Church’s toon the lush foliage of McKee Botanical

String Orchestra and its newly formed Presented by Have Piano Will Duel, the choirs, and members of other area choirs Garden in its “Magic of McKee Festival of

Youth Winds and Percussion ensem- holiday concert is the showcase of an as well as the Treasure Coast Chorale. It Lights,” running through Dec. 30. There

ble. Composed in 1862, Franck’s Mass intensive jazz workshop. It features se- will be conducted by Michael Carter. will also be chances to visit Santa and en-

was originally written as a large or- lect students who will perform jazzed- The Handel’s Messiah concert begins joy entertainment. McKee Botanical Gar-

chestral work. He adapted it for use by up Christmas standards. The concert is 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at First Baptist den is at 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Call 772-

smaller musical ensembles. First Pres- free and open to the public. Doors open Church, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach. Call 794-0601 or visit McKeeGarden.org. 

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PETS

Bonz meets a cool, cat-nappin’ tabby named Peppah!

Hi Dog Buddies! began talking to me. I wasn’t scared for Gramma Cat made a
some reason, an found myself going
This week I had the pleasure of con- right up an rubbing against their shoes 2-story cat condo outta
versing with Peppah! Faust, a soft, and ackshully purring, which I had for-
fluffy gray tabby cat who was rescued gotten I even knew how to do. cardboard, with a ramp,
Just In The Nick of Time. An does she
have a Tail to Tell. “Well, they somehow knew I needed which my babies loved.
help so they brought me inside and
Me an my assistant were welcomed gave me some food an nice cool wa- They ran an pounced an
in by a nice lady who led us to a comfy ter. The other three cats were not that
sofa. At one end was Peppah!, grace- pleased, an I was nervous, so Sophia leaped an bounced all
fully stretched out, snoozing away. She placed me gently onna fluffy blanket
yawned in that wide, every-tooth-show- in another room, and I fell right to day long, then collapsed
ing way cats have and opened her eyes. sleep. An just like that, I’d found my
Forever Famly.” in a furry pile at night.
“Good morning, Miss Peppah!” I said
in my soft, talking-with-a-cat voice. “I’m “Oh, Miss Peppah!” I exclaimed, All six of us snuggled up
Bonzo an this is my assistant. I’m so hap- “that’s a wonderful tail!”
py you could schedule an innerview.” with Gramma Cat and
“Yes, it is! I was SO fortunate. And, as
“Ah, yes, Mr. Bonzo. Welcome. I am it turned out, Gramma Cat (as I call her went to sleep, nice an
familiar with your work. Although I far now) rescued more than just me.”
prefer human compny and don’t typi- warm an, most impor-
cally associate with dogs (or other cats “Huh?” I blurted brilliantly.
for that matter), I am pleased to speak “When she took me to the vet for a tant – SAFE!
with you. I had you vetted (no offense) check-up, we found out I was PREG-
because one can’t be too careful these nut!!” “When my babies
days.” “Woof!”
“I KNOW! Fortunately, Gramma Cat were old enough, we
“No offense taken, Miss Peppah!” I is one of those humans who Knows
quickly replied, opening my notebook. What To Do. She placed cozy boxes found Forever Homes for
an beds in hidden spots all over the
“I shall begin then.” She curled herself house, so I would have Just the Right them an, guess what, I Peppah.
into another languid position, licked her Place when it was Time. Then, when it found a new home, too.”
front paws, and began. WAS, she was right there to help me an
talk to me an make sure me an all five “Wait! Wha’at?” I was
“I have liddle recollection of my kit- of my kittens were OK. Even though I
tenhood, only that I had gone through was pooped, I knew what to do. That’s puzzled.
some frightening experiences and called IN-stinks.”
found myself in a strange neighbor- I nodded. “Me an Sophia had become Besties “Ooooh, an I have my per-
hood, alone, hungry and feeling weak “I was only about 6 pounds post kit- sonal mode of transportation: a pink
an sick. There were scary owls an coy- tens, but I had plenty of nice warm milk after my babies were gone, an she re- cat stroller with a cozy liddle screened
otes who hunted for dinner at night, an an they were all healthy. An VERY ram- compartment so I can see out. Mom
once, an owl swooped so low I had to bunk-shus. Gramma Cat helped me ally, really, really wanted me to live takes me on lovely, long walks an I see
hide under a bush. All nine of my lives name ’em: girls Jinx, Soonie, Evie an all sorts of Cool Catnip things: trees,
passed before my eyes. Thank Gar- Bob; anna boy, AJ. That’s probly when I with her in her Cool Catnip liddle grass, squirrels, fellow pets, humans,
field, he didn’t get me! Then one day became Queen of the Nap. I was pooped ducks, all from my safe liddle stroller.”
I peeped into a screen porch an saw out all the time. apartment. So we all agreed. Now she’s
three other cats, napping in the sun on “Me an my five liddle furballs had Headin’ home, I was laughin’ to my-
comfy pillows. As I crept a liddle closer our own potty box and food and water my Official Forever Mom an I have my self, pick-surin’ Miss PepPAH! gently
for a better look, two ladies (a mother dishes, separate from the other three whooshin’ the glasses off her Gramma.
anna daughter, Gramma Cat an So- resident felines, Bruno, Jasper an Zazu. own Kingdom! It’s just us girls. I am a An I was feeling happy about shelters
phia, I found out later) approached an like the Humane Society an H.A.L.O., an
Professional Napper, with numerous regular humans like Gramma Cat an So-
phia, who rescue so many Cats an Dogs
nap locations. One of my favrites is the Less Fortunate.

top of the fridge. I even have my own The BonzTill next time,

calendar, Cat Naps, with my pick-shur Don’t Be Shy

on every page, demonstrating the Art We are always looking for pets
with interesting stories.
of the Nap, in all its very-A-shuns. I’m
To set up an interview, email
also a Fashion Consultant. If Mom [email protected].

makes a clothing choice I feel is ‘passer

de mode,’ I just sit on it.

“I am also an ‘Early Morning Facial-

ist.’ You see, when it is time for Gramma

Cat or Mom to wake up, I pat their face

softly with my paw (claws in, of course).

I just pat, pat, pat, pat, pat till they open

their eyes and, WAA-LAAA, there I am a

haff-inch away from their face, staring

at ’em; breathing puffs of kitty breath

on ’em; an meowing softly. Sometimes,

when Gramma Cat falls asleep with her

glasses on, I carefully whoosh them off

of her. That’s pretty fun.

Cheyanne Murphy, David Vino
and Briana Colon.

GETTING DONATED BLOOD TO PATIENTS
REQUIRES COORDINATED PROCESS

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Getting donated blood to patients requires coordinated process

BY KERRY FIRTH
Correspondent

Vero’s local blood donation center donated red blood cells in 56 days. minutes.” more than 200 blood mobiles, better
is part of OneBlood, which serves Whole blood can be donated ev- Getting donated blood to the per- known as the Big Red Buses, and 96
over 250 hospitals in the southeast. ery 56 days and plasma every two donor centers. All of the locations
Since about one in three people will weeks. It’s kind of like getting an oil son in need is an intricate journey of are fully staffed and stocked with
need a blood transfusion sometime change in your car and most donors coordination that enables that life- supplies. Drinks and snacks are
in their lifetime, the demand is con- can complete the process in less 30 saving unit to travel from the donor provided to the donors as well as a
stant and the need for donations is to the hospital. OneBlood maintains
never-ending. As an example, a sin-
gle car accident victim can require
100 pints of blood.

Happily, donating is easy and re-
warding. Anyone in good health and
over the age 16 is welcome to donate.

“Donating blood is actually good
for your own health,” said Pat Mi-
chaels, OneBlood’s director of me-
dia and public relations. “You are
getting a mini checkup and your
cholesterol and vital sign readings
will be posted in your online profile.
It also helps reduce cardiovascular
risk factors as it’s linked to lower
blood pressure and lower risk of
heart attacks. Your body will replace
the blood volume (plasma) within
48 hours and completely replace the

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thank you in the form of an incen- Plasma is the liquid portion of the a very targeted, complex science as At the holiday season people are
tive-like gift cards, T-shirts, beach blood which transports water and to which types can be given or re- encouraged to give the ultimate gift
towels and blankets. nutrients to your body’s tissue. ceived by another. of life and donate blood.

After you fill out a quick question- White blood cells only account for And there are several ways to do- It doesn’t cost you a dime and the
naire, the phlebotomist will insert 1 percent of your blood but they are nate blood. Most donors donate life you save may be closer than you
a needle into the vein in your arm, essential as protection against ill- whole blood, but your phlebotomist think. You can schedule an appoint-
just as if you were having routine ness and disease. Like the red blood can assist you in determining if you ment at oneblood.com at a location
bloodwork. You’ll squeeze a rubber cells, they are constantly being are a candidate for double red cell, near you or to set up your own blood
ball to help the flow of blood trans- generated from your bone marrow. platelet or plasma donation, and ad- drive.
fer through a tube to a bag which They flow through the bloodstream vise you of each procedure.
holds a pint of blood. Each whole and attack foreign bodies like virus- OneBlood and all blood centers
blood donation has the potential to es and bacteria. To expand your blood donating ef- in the United States are regulat-
save up to three lives and there is no forts, consider hosting a blood drive. ed by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad-
risk of contracting disease through There are eight different blood The Big Red Bus can roll up just about ministration (FDA). As a regulated
the donation process as each kit is types, and your specific blood type anywhere and OneBlood will provide agency, blood centers are required
sterile, pre-packaged and only used is inherited. Blood types and blood you with everything you need from by law to follow all rules, guidelines
once. components must be matched ex- start to finish by working with a desig- and deferral policies put in place by
actly for a safe transfusion. There is nated person from your organization. the FDA. 
Once the donation is complete a
courier takes the unit to a process-
ing hub while sample tubes are sent
for testing. Samples from every unit
of blood are sent to a central lab
where they undergo a battery of 18
tests, checking for HIV, Hepatitis
and West Nile Virus.

The unit of blood then goes to a
manufacturing laboratory where it
is processed to its usable compo-
nents and labeled. The blood prod-
ucts are then sent to distribution
hubs, where they are stored until
there is a hospital order and couri-
ers deliver the orders to the hospi-
tals that need it. OneBlood couriers
drive about 2 million miles a year!

“While blood has a shelf life of 42
days, we utilize the blood within
3-5 days,” Michaels continued. “We
don’t bank the blood. It’s a complex
operation of testing and shipping
that is operating 24 hours a day, sev-
en days a week. What comes in gets
tested and goes out right away. We
will let the donor know where their
blood is going within a few days, and
it may be going to a different county
entirely. We send it where a match is
needed.”

So, we all know that we need
blood to survive, and we process
enough blood in our bodies to do-
nate and help others, but what ex-
actly is blood? Blood is made up of
four main components: red blood
cells, platelets, plasma and white
blood cells.

The red blood cells represent 40
percent to 45 percent of your blood
volume. They are generated from
your blood marrow at a rate of 4 bil-
lion to 5 billion per hour and have
a lifecycle of about 120 days in the
body.

Platelets control bleeding. When-
ever a wound occurs, injured blood
vessels send out a signal. Platelets
receive that signal and travel to the
area and transform into their ‘ac-
tive’ formation, growing long tenta-
cles to make contact with the vessel
and form clusters to plug the wound
until it heals.

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Plague – aka the ‘Black Death’ – still lingers in U.S.

BY FRED CICETTI Epidemics occurred in port cities. causes plague occurs in nature multiply in the blood, causes fever,
Columnist The last urban plague epidemic and could be isolated and grown in chills, shock, bleeding, abdominal
in the United States occurred in Los quantity in a laboratory. pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and death
Question: Does the plague still exist? Angeles from 1924 through 1925. of tissue in fingers, toes and nose.
Plague then spread from urban rats Plague bacteria could be sprayed
In the 1300s, the Black Death, to rural rodent species and became through the air, infecting anyone Pneumonic plague occurs when
as plague was called, killed about entrenched in many areas of the who inhales it. In this scenario, an- the bacteria enter the lungs and
one-third of the people in Europe. A western United States. tibiotics would treat the plague ef- cause pneumonia. This can be
combination of antibiotics and im- Plague is often mentioned as a fectively if they are used soon after spread between people. It kills fast-
proved living conditions have made bioterrorism weapon along with infection. er than the other forms of plague.
plague rare today. anthrax, smallpox and botulism. A This form of the disease is the one
bioweapon carrying plague is pos- National and state public health that is feared by security officials.
Plague is found throughout the sible because the bacterium that officials have large supplies of drugs Symptoms include fever, nausea,
world, except for Australia. The needed in the event of a bioterror- vomiting, weakness, chest pain,
greatest number of human plague ism attack. difficulty breathing and a bloody
infections occurs in African coun- cough.
tries. However, the largest concen- Plague is an infection caused by
tration of infected animals is in the the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The No efficient vaccine against
United States and in the former So- bacteria are found mainly in rats plague is currently available. New
viet Union. and their resident fleas. Rat or flea plague vaccines are in development
bites spread plague. but are not expected to be commer-
An average of five to 15 cases oc- cially available in the immediate
curs each year in the western Unit- There are three forms of plague: future.
ed States. These cases are usually bubonic, septicemic and pneumon-
scattered in rural areas; they are ic. With prompt treatment, the over-
caused by bites primarily from in- all fatality rate from plague is less
fected prairie dogs. Bubonic inflames the tonsils, ad- than 15 percent. Without treatment,
enoids, spleen and thymus. It in- mortality rates can be as high as
Plague was first introduced into duces fever, aches, chills, fatigue 60 percent for bubonic plague and
the United States in 1900 by rat- and tender lymph glands. Bubonic 100 percent for pneumonic plague.
infested steamships that had sailed plague is the most common type in Death can occur within days after
from affected areas. humans but is rarely spread from symptoms appear. 
person to person.

Septicemic, in which bacteria

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Study: Over half of young
adults are obese or overweight

BY LINDA SEARING prevalence of obesity, which in-
The Washington Post creased from about 6 percent to
nearly 33 percent. The percentage of
More than half of America’s those with a BMI indicating a nor-
youngest adults – 56 percent of mal weight (18.5 to 24.9) dropped
those ages 18 to 25 – are overweight from about 69 percent to 38 percent.
or obese, according to Johns Hop- BMI matters because being over-
kins research, published in JAMA. weight or obese puts you at risk for a
range of health problems, including
Using data from a nationally rep- high blood pressure, heart disease,
resentative sample of 8,015 people osteoarthritis, Type 2 diabetes,
in that age bracket, the researchers sleep apnea and some cancers.
compared average weights over the
past four decades. In that time, that To determine your BMI, you can
population’s average body mass do the math yourself (divide your
index (BMI), a measure of body weight, in kilograms, by the square
fat based on a person’s height and of your height, in meters – BMI
weight, had increased by 4.6 points is calculated in metric measure-
– from 23.1 (considered normal ments) or let an online calcula-
weight) to 27.7 (considered over- tor do the computation. For those
weight). That shifted the number whose BMI falls in the overweight
of overweight young adults from or obese category, indicating excess
about 18 percent in the late 1970s to body fat, health experts generally
nearly 24 percent by 2018. encourage a change in eating hab-
its and behaviors. In essence: Move
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surements, however, was in the

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Beware of foods, beverages that interact with prescription drugs

BY MARLENE CIMONS dal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), or physician. corticosteroids for inflammatory di-
The Washington Post for example – should be taken with “It’s confusing,” says Mary Gutier- gestive disorders, and for abnormal
food to prevent stomach irritation. heart rhythms.
Pharmacist Danielle Hess often rez, professor of pharmacy practice
fields questions from patients about Also, some foods and drinks that at the Chapman University School of Grapefruit juice blocks the major
whether their medications will in- adversely affect a drug’s efficacy Pharmacy. “There’s a lot of informa- enzyme that breaks down these med-
teract with other drugs they are tak- might still be OK if spaced out in time tion out there about drugs interact- ications in the body, which can lead
ing. Rarely, however, do they ask if from when a patient takes the drug. ing with other drugs, but much less to increased levels of the medications
consuming specific foods or bever- Because there is so much variability awareness of how they interact with in the blood. With a few other drugs,
ages can be risky, she says. But they among interactions, it’s important to foods.” though, such as the over-the-counter
should. discuss timing with the pharmacist antihistamine Allegra, grapefruit
It’s important for patients to ask can have the opposite effect, leading
“Certain foods and beverages can their physician or pharmacist about to reduced amounts of medication in
reduce, enhance or alter a drug’s ab- these interactions. “Doctors often the blood.
sorption in the body, so you should have limited time, and once they
talk to your healthcare provider have counseled a patient, they don’t “Decreased drug concentrations
about whether to avoid these while always do it again,” Gutierrez says. can lead to decreased efficacy,” says
on a given medication,” says Hess, an “But sometimes patients need to be Mary Paine, professor in the depart-
ambulatory-care pharmacy resident reminded.” Also, pharmacists – often ment of pharmaceutical sciences at
at the Mayo Clinic. more accessible than physicians – Washington State University’s Col-
can be a good source, she says. “Many lege of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuti-
These interactions can be compli- of them know these things off the top cal Sciences. Increases, on the other
cated. Not only do consumers have to of their heads,” she says. hand, can produce “increased un-
worry about what foods to abandon wanted effects or toxicity, particular-
entirely, but they also need to keep Grapefruit and grapefruit juice are ly for drugs with a narrow therapeu-
track of which drugs need to be tak- frequently mentioned as important tic window,” she says, referring to the
en on an empty stomach and which to shun if consumers are taking any small difference between minimum
should be combined with food. of numerous widely prescribed med- effective and minimum toxic con-
ications, including some – although centrations in the blood.
Some medications, such as those not all – cholesterol-lowering statins,
for hypothyroidism, require an emp- drugs for hypertension, for anxiety, Here are some of the most widely
ty stomach, while others – nonsteroi- to prevent organ transplant rejection, used medications and the foods and
beverages that might cause trouble if
you take them at the same time:

Cholesterol lowering medica-
tions. “A glass of your favorite fruit
juice may lead to dangerous effects
if mixed with simvastatin [Zocor]
or lovastatin [Mevacor],” Hess says.
When mixed with simvastatin, cran-
berry juice could increase the risk
of hepatitis (liver inflammation) or
myopathy (muscle weakness), and
rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition
that results in muscle tissue breaking
down and damaging protein being
released into the blood, she says.

“When cranberry juice is con-
sumed with simvastatin, patients
should promptly report any unex-
plained muscle pain or symptoms of

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hepatitis, such as yellow skin or eyes, that the body can’t absorb. become less effective. “This is be- beverage interactions,” Hess says.
dark-colored urine, or pale stools Hypertension drugs. Certain cause levodopa competes with cer- With this drug, patients should keep
to their health-care provider,” Hess tain amino acids – the building blocks vitamin K-containing foods con-
says. “Similarly, grapefruit juice has blood pressure medications, includ- of proteins – for transport across the sistent throughout the week. “Too
a well-established interaction with ing angiotensin-converting enzyme gut wall or into the brain,” Hess says. much vitamin K reduces the drug’s
both simvastatin and lovastatin that (ACE) inhibitors such as lisinopril, Parkinson’s patients should spread efficacy and raises the risk of blood
can lead to myopathy or rhabdomy- angiotensin II receptor blockers out their protein intake throughout clots,” Gutierrez says. Foods with
olysis. Eating a grapefruit instead of (ARBs) such as losartan, and potas- the day to prevent fluctuating drug high levels of vitamin K include spin-
drinking the juice will not avoid the sium-sparing diuretics such as spi- levels in the blood, she says. ach, turnips, kale, broccoli and Brus-
interaction.” ronolactone, can lead to high potas- sels sprouts.
sium levels in the body, potentially Thyroid medications. Levothyrox-
As for the more commonly pre- triggering dangerous heart arrhyth- ine (Synthroid), which treats hypo- On the other hand, acute con-
scribed atorvastatin (Lipitor), pa- mias, Hess says. thyroidism – an underactive thyroid sumption of alcohol and cranberry
tients should not drink more than 1.2 – should be taken on an empty stom- juice can increase the effect of warfa-
liters (a little more than 40 ounces) “If you take any of these medica- ach at least 30 minutes before food, or rin and lead to a higher risk of bleed-
of grapefruit juice daily, Hess says. tions, it is important to have your alternatively, three to four hours after ing, Hess says. “However, chronic al-
This would be the equivalent of five potassium level checked periodical- the last meal of the day, Hess says. Ad- cohol consumption can actually lead
fresh grapefruits, “but it is best to ly,” she says, adding that the doctor ditionally, levothyroxine should not to a decrease in the anticoagulation
limit grapefruit as much as possible could recommend avoiding or limit- be taken within four hours of food or effect by increasing the metabolism
to avoid this interaction,” she says. ing such potassium-rich foods as ba- drink that contains calcium or iron. of warfarin,” she says.
nanas, orange juice or salt substitutes
Antibiotics. Be careful consuming made with potassium. “Therefore, if you enjoy adding milk “Consistency in diet is key with
dairy-rich products such as milk, to your morning cereal or drinking a warfarin,” she says. “However, those
yogurt or cheese while taking such On the other hand, some diuret- glass in the morning, discuss tim- who take the newer anticoagulant
antibiotics as tetracycline, doxycy- ics used to treat high blood pres- ing of your levothyroxine or switch- rivaroxaban [Xarelto] should take it
cline and ciprofloxacin. With cipro- sure, such as hydrochlorothiazide, ing your dose to bedtime with your with the largest meal of the day for
floxacin, for example, take the med- chlorthalidone or furosemide, can provider,” Hess says. If your routine better absorption and efficacy.”
ication two hours before or six hours reduce potassium levels in your body, includes consuming these products
after dairy products, Hess says. Tet- she adds. “In this case, your providers earlier than four hours, it’s impor- Gutierrez says she has encoun-
racycline or doxycycline should be may recommend consuming more tant to monitor thyroid levels; if the tered consumers who insist “they
taken one hour before or two hours potassium in your diet,” she says. tests are normal, it’s OK to be flexible can’t live without” certain foods,
after dairy products to reduce po- about timing – but, again, it’s key to grapefruit chief among them.” In
tential absorption interference. The Parkinson’s disease medications. discuss this with the doctor, she says. some cases, it may be possible to
drugs can bind to the calcium to Carbidopa/levodopa, a common adjust drug doses to avoid a bad in-
form an insoluble substance in the first-line medication for the treat- Anticoagulants (blood thinners). teraction, she says. However, she be-
stomach and upper small intestine ment of Parkinson’s disease motor Warfarin “is most likely the medica- lieves it’s safest to avoid the food or
symptoms, if taken with high protein tion with the longest list of food and beverage altogether. 
meals, is not well absorbed, and may

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The truth about dressing Carrie Bradshaw and Co. in their 50s

BY MELISSA TWIGG
The Telegraph

At a preview of the first two episodes Samantha has ditched them all to live in the fashion feels remarkably familiar. 50s, their dress sense doesn’t have to.
of “And Just Like That,” people were cry- London where apparently, “sexy sirens That is not a criticism given what a sar- “The idea that you have to dress dif-
ing, laughing and then Instagramming in their 60s are still viable.” torial touchstone “Sex and the City” was
both reactions. Notably – amid loud de- throughout the Nineties and Noughties, ferently when you age is a false one,” says
bates about major plot points, a dramat- The result certainly feels like a depar- and clearly the team wanted to show Danny Santiago, a costume designer for
ic death and even Miranda’s move to ture from the original series and this ap- that while women’s lives can change the show who, like his colleague Molly
grey hair – nobody seemed particularly proach has divided the critics – but what radically between their 30s and their Rogers, previously worked on the “Sex
interested in the fashion. is interesting is that, amid all the flux, and the City” show and films. “The girls

That’s not because Carrie, Miranda,
Charlotte and a handful of new char-
acters don’t look great – because they
mostly do – or because the big brands
like Manolo Blahnik and Oscar de la
Renta aren’t namechecked or paired
with quirky vintage store finds – because
they are – but simply that the clothes
were the least striking part about this
new incarnation of “Sex and the City.”

The show is clearly making a major
effort to bring itself up to date with 2021
values: The pandemic is referenced, as
is Black Lives Matter, aging and cancel
culture, while Carrie has a podcast and
Miranda is retraining as a human rights
lawyer in the wake of Trump – oh, and

have this very individual style, and so prised of designer brands, vintage finds the series in a printed jumpsuit by Issey fun than dressing Carrie, Miranda and
we both thought, ‘Why would they lose from Miami Beach – where Rogers lives Miyake with a coat from The Row, col- Charlotte after a decade-long hiatus?
that?’ If anything, as you get older your – and jackets, dresses and accessories orful heels by Giuseppe Zanotti and The original show did of course make
eye gets sharpened and you really learn found in Florida outlet malls or from oversized jewelry from independent costume designer Patricia Field – who
what works for you and looks good. We small brands on Instagram. brands like Ana Sardi, Monies Jewelry now works with Netflix for shows such
took three women who already had a and Rianna + Nina. as “Emily in Paris” – a star, and while
very distinct style and made them even “When I started preparing for the she didn’t consult on “And Just Like
more confident.” show I wanted to explode it into color,” I ask if these bold, color-block acces- That,” she did phone Rogers to con-
says Rogers. “I wanted it to feel like the sories are a reference to Samantha – a gratulate her.
This is clear from the opening scene moment Dorothy gets transported in character who never shied away from a
of the first episode where all three ‘The Wizard of Oz’ – full of magic and maximalist earring – and there is a re- “She was very happy for us,” says
women look much like they always fun after the greyness of the pandemic. sounding silence on the line. “Saman- Rogers. “She called and said she had
have, just with a little less skin baring. I wanted to really splash out and that’s tha doesn’t own big statement neck- one word of advice: whimsy. Keep the
Carrie wears a floral Dries Van Noten exactly what I said in the first meeting laces,” says Rogers. “We weren’t trying clothes whimsical and fun and light-
jacket over a vintage Claude Montana with the whole team. Typically it was to emulate her, we just had to build all hearted whatever is happening in the
linen jumpsuit with colorful Saint Lau- then that I was then told to slow down these new characters and find a style characters’ lives, because no matter
rent Liya heels, and pairs them with two because there was going to be a black for them. LTW was voted Vogue’s best what, clothes can be uplifting.” 
vintage bags and a fabulous straw feath- event right at the start.” dressed – that raises the bar.”
ered hat. Charlotte looks almost identi-
cal to how she did when we last met her Stop reading now if you haven’t Most of the time, though, the pair
in a pink shirt, a midi-skirt by Alexander watched “And Just Like That”, because sound delighted by their job – and so
McQueen and a matching pink Louis ‘black event’ is how Rogers refers to they should be, as what could be more
Vuitton Capucines bag, while Miranda Big’s death and the subsequent funeral
certainly seems more at ease in a sim- that dominates the second episode. It
ple but colorful Dries Van Noten dress is a shocking moment – and one where
– a welcome departure from the films, clothes still provide an emotional
where at times she looked swamped by touchpoint, with the dark blue Manolo
puffy sleeves and oversized collars that pumps Carrie wore to her wedding fall-
didn’t quite fit with her character. ing in the shower water as she wraps her
arms around her dying husband.
In many ways, the aging process
made it easier for the costume designers Which brings us to how Rogers and
to dress the characters: Rogers describes Santiago would dress their leading lady
how Miranda’s new gray hair was the for what might be the saddest day of her
perfect neutral base for the red jackets life: would Carrie choose fashion and
and stripy dresses they put her in for the celebration or would this be the one
opening episodes, while both of them occasion she puts clothes on the back
spoke about how much they enjoyed burner? I wonder if an unstyled Carrie
swapping the bodycon dresses and hot- – a woman who is usually always the
pants Sarah Jessica Parker wore in the queen of maximalism – wouldn’t have
original series for oversized jackets and felt more impactful, but it was not what
crisp linen jumpsuits. the team went for in the end.

“We just love the clothes in that first “At first I thought we would go simple
scene in the restaurant,” says Rogers. and solemn, and that maybe Stanford
“We felt it was such a Carrie moment would have his flourishes,” says Rogers,
in her little aviator hat with the double “I really wanted to put a black widow
bags. It was a great first way to see her. spider brooch on his lapel because I
That linen suit with its long panels was thought the audience would like it, but
so floaty and pretty, the moment I saw it Sarah looked at it and thought it might
on her, I knew it was exactly how Carrie be too much so we killed it. But for Car-
would have dressed in her 50s.” rie, we thought she loves her clothes, so
let’s make her look beautiful … Danny is
They also moved away from the la- so accomplished at editorial looks so it
bel obsession the characters seemed to felt right. We want the show to look like a
have developed during the films and moving magazine.”
towards a slightly more thoughtful but
still fun aesthetic, with each outfit com- And so it does – even in the most
moving moments, and particularly
when the show’s newest character, Lisa
Todd Wexley (LTW), is on screen. Played
by Nicole Ari Parker, she is arguably the
best dressed of all of them and enters

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How Chanel’s latest show made centuries-old techniques look modern

BY MELISSA TWIGG bellished skirt with large entwined C’s
The Telegraph carved into the accordion folds stood
out for me, not least because shortly
If it weren’t for Chanel, many of these before the show I was taken on a tour
skills would no longer be economically of the pleating specialists who made it
viable. for Chanel. It took two weeks to com-
plete. This is not your average pleating.
In Chanel’s Métiers d’art show,
which took place in Paris earlier this And that’s the point.
month, one black, pleated, pearl em- Métiers d’art is a collection Chanel
stages every December expressly to

showcase the skills of the specialist the mass produced version is so much
businesses it has been quietly buying cheaper and more widely available.
up for decades, in many cases saving
them from extinction. The pleating for instance, is all
done by hand, using cardboard,
In March this year – after a financially heat and patience to create complex
successful year despite global lock- shapes and surfaces that wouldn’t
downs – it finally brought all the craft look out of place in an art gallery.
labels it now owns together in a specially
commissioned building in Paris’s 19th For a handful of couture houses
arrondissement. Futuristic, despite the such as Chanel – these crafts are in-
ancients skills practiced there, 19M (the valuable. They’re what differentiates
building is named for its location and for them from other designer brands, so
the métiers it houses) is decorated with buying up the métiers is a clever ex-
what looks like concrete pipe cleaners. ample of enlightened self-interest.
Not just for decoration, they keep the sun
from scorching the feathers, embroidery, Oversized beaded puffer coats and
lace, beading, millinery and yes, pleats chunky knitwear with raised geometric
that are painstakingly crafted inside. surfaces and silver graffiti embroideries
(much of it made in Hawick, Scotland,
Virginie Viard, Chanel’s creative di- by Barrie knitwear, a label Chanel has
rector, orchestrated a chic, modern worked with since Coco Chanel’s day
collection – no mean feat, given that and which it acquired in 2012) were slung
her brief here is also to incorporate ar- over purple bias-cut satin or chiffon
tisanal details that in some cases date dresses, edged with silver icicle crystals.
back centuries and really are just for
decoration. We’re talking esoteric skill Heels were gold and low (the loafers) or
sets that, if it weren’t for Chanel, would inlaid with pearls (the Mary Janes). Sil-
no longer be economically viable, there houettes. including ankle-length tweed
not being much call, relatively speak- cardigan-coats and sequined trouser-
ing, for exquisite hand-made lace when sets, were slim but relaxed. It needs to
feel contemporary – for Chanel this is a
commercial and artistic endeavor. 

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Look your best and most festive this Christmas season

BY SOPHIE TOBIN our edit of the best bling to buy now ... Suit with gems and have fun with accesso-
The Telegraph Suiting up is just as ries. Clever layering can go a long way,
The bag much dressing up as a or stick to one statement piece for a cel-
What will you be wearing this Christ- The party bag must be big enough to party dress. For those not ebration of sparkle.
mas party season? fit all the essentials – keys, phone, cred- keen on dresses, a suit is
it card – and little else. Give your outfit worth investing in. Pe- Pattern
The festive season is finally here – an accessories update from sequinned rennially chic, it’s some- Bold colors and patterns are perfect for
and that means a full calendar of par- to sparkly; pink to patterned. thing you can rely on year party season. Not for the faint hearted,
ties and Christmas events. Whether after year. Choose a color an all-over pattern is a real statement-
you’re going to your annual Friends- Velvet that you know you’ll love maker. Put separates with darker colors
mas gathering, the office party or hav- Velvet makes for the perfect party (jewel tones always look to make them shine. 
ing Christmas cocktails, you’re going dress. Comfortable, slinky and season- good in the winter) and
to need the right outfit and accessories al, if in doubt reach for velvet. A pair of separate the pieces for
to see you through. black velvet trousers will last year after more casual options.
year (if you buy well) and will go with all
Perhaps you’re looking for the perfect manner of party tops. Feeling bold? Go Shoes
party dress or maybe you’re choosing to for a pastel shade which will look beau- What will your choice
keep it a little more casual with a festive tiful moving on the dance floor. of footwear be to dance the night away?
knit – or even switching things up with a Key components to the dance-all-night
stylish suit, there’s no excuse not to really Sequins shoe include adjustable strap, walk-
commit to your festive attire this year. Sequins are almost synonymous with able heel height, comfortable footbed
Christmas. Sequins needn’t be uncom- and, most importantly, that they look
Don’t forget accessories either – a pair fortable. Looser fits are everywhere this utterly fabulous. Cue the music!
of metallic heels or a glittery handbag are season (ideal for Christmas lunch!) but
sure to add to the festive spirit and can that doesn’t mean compromising on Jewelry
make all the difference to your outfit. glamour. Sequin shirts are a good way to Don’t underestimate the signifi-
add sparkle if you’re after a more casual cance of jewelry to your party look.
This Christmas we deserve to go all approach. Pair with a poppy red lip. More is more this year. Adorn yourself
out with our celebrations and what bet-
ter way than by dusting off our finery
and putting on some sparkles. Here’s

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WINE COLUMN

Dessert wines offer a sweet, luxurious end to festive meals

BY DAVE MCINTYRE
The Washington Post

The holidays are a time for feasts and late-bottled vintage ports. Voluptuous feature toasted nuts and dried fruit Botrytis is a paradox. During the
sweets. That includes dessert wines, texture and lush fruit make rubies with the 10-year-olds, up to even finer growing season, it’s simply rot, to be
which I confess to thinking of primar- good partners for chocolate desserts. dried citrus with the expensive 30- or avoided. But at harvest, at the right time
ily around this time of year. Even more Older vintage ports should be celebrat- 40-year-olds. on the right grapes, the right type of
than sparkling wines, stickies are for ed on their own. botrytis shrivels the grapes to concen-
special occasions. They come at the end These are not wines to age – the trate the juice. This is the “Noble Rot”
of a meal, so we have to persuade our- Tawny port is named for the brown winery has already done that for you. that produces sauternes from semillon
selves, “Oh, why not?” raisiny color the wine takes on as it is So drink them over several weeks and sauvignon blanc in Bordeaux or
exposed to oxygen while aging. A port after you open the bottle, if you can trockenbeerenauslese nectar from ries-
Not opening a dessert wine is vir- labeled simply “tawny” is usually quite restrain yourself from finishing them ling in Germany. Enjoy these expensive
tuous, a sign of restraint. And yet, a affordable and pleasant. Aged tawny quicker. Ports are fortified with bran- beauties on their own.
good one can be a wonderful coda to is more complex, with flavors that dy to halt fermentation, leaving nat-
a meal. ural sugar in the wine and bringing Late-harvest wines are made from
alcohol to about 20 percent. grapes left on the vine to concentrate
This holiday season, as we celebrate the sugars without the help of rot. Ice
once again in person with friends and Port brands to look for, both ruby wine is made from frozen grapes – the
family, consider prolonging the eve- and tawny, include Taylor Fladgate, ice (water) is discarded, thus concen-
ning with a dessert wine. Save some Fonseca, Graham’s, Warre’s, Quinta trating the juice. A true ice wine is
to savor on its own after you’ve shoved do Noval and Sandeman. made from grapes harvested while
yourselves away from the table. The frozen on the vine – if you’re south of
flavors will help sustain the evening’s Madeira is another fortified wine, Canada, forget about it. (Favorite Ca-
conversation. You have a lot to catch up from the Portuguese island of that nadian ice wine producers include In-
on, after all. name. History comes into play here, niskillin and Jackson-Triggs.)
as madeira was a favorite of colonial
Sweet wines are made wherever wine America and the Founding Fathers. Climate change is making it diffi-
grapes are grown, in a variety of styles Malmsey is the sweetest. Madeira is cult to harvest ice wine in Germany
and flavors. That includes local winer- also indestructible, so leftovers never and Austria, where the technique was
ies around you, wherever you are. Ask go bad. Proving that requires a re- born. Many wineries in more temper-
your favorite wine retailer to suggest straint I’ve never been able to muster. ate climes make ice wine from grapes
something they might have tucked Favorite brands: Broadbent, Blandy’s. frozen after harvest. This technique
away on a lower shelf somewhere. You lacks the romance of shivering vine-
may be offered a late-harvest riesling, Sherry is Spain’s fortified wine, with yard workers waiting for temperatures
sauternes, a moscato, a tawny port or the Pedro Ximenez, or PX, variety pro- to drop, but it’s cheaper.
a Canadian ice wine. Just be ready for ducing intense, nutty, raisiny dessert
something new, and to smile. wines from grapes dried in the sun to As you’re feasting this holiday sea-
concentrate their flavors and sugars. son, try to save a little room for wine
Here are a few of the more com- Pair with nut tarts, brownies, cookies. with or after dessert. Your world may
mon styles of dessert wines, with my Favorite brands: Lustau, Alvear, Viña seem a little sweeter. 
favorite labels. Palaciega.

Port, from the Douro Valley in Portu-
gal, comes in two basic styles. Ruby is
deep-colored and fruity. This includes
pricey vintage ports and less expensive

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ARTIST GALLERIES

Gallery 14

1911 14th Avenue.

772-562-5525

Website:
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Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues. to Fri., 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sat.

Dec. and Jan. Exhibit: Visual
Poetry: Derek Gores, Cliffton
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Partner Artists: Edgardo Abel-
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46 Royal Palm Pointe.

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Website: therowegallery.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wed. and Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Fri. and Sat.

Resident Artist: Lori Rowe,
impressionism, abstract and
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Except where noted, hours are by appointment Ocean Drive Gallery Artists Guild Gallery Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery
or chance. 3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772- 643-6782
772-579-7667 Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com Website: mainstreetverobeach.org
BEACHSIDE GALLERIES Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Fri., and 11 Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. to Fri.
For an appointment call Andrea Lazar, 772- a.m. to 3 p.m. monthly on first Sat. December Guest Artist: Edmund Cortez
J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 915-9962 Artist Owners: Sue Dinenno, Barbara Glover, Resident Artist: Clair Brunetti
2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Gallery Artists: Elise Geary, Andrea Lazar, Gail Chuck Haaland, Sherry Haaland, Judy Mercer,
Website: jmstringergallery.com Fayerweather and Sherrie Petermann Dawn Mill, Patricia Padoll, Judy Rixom, Fran GALLERIES ELSEWHERE
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. thru Sat. San Miguel and Rita Ziegler
Exhibit: Through Dec. 31: Brushstrokes: A Palm House Gallery & Studio Associate Artist: Johnson Hagood Barbara Krupp Fine Art Studio/Gallery
Group Exhibition 3227 Ocean Drive (2nd floor). 772-231-6816 4315 U.S. 1. 440-574-4662
Working artists, antique paintings, furnishings, Website: palmhousegallery.com Vero Beach Art Club Annex & Gallery Website: barbarakrupp.com
sculptures, object d’art and private collections Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Dede Gilbert, 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. and Thurs or by
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Koman Fine Art Staley, Barbara Tiffany and Emily Tremml Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Fri. Current Series: “Trees” and small paintings for
2905 Cardinal Drive. Exhibit through Jan. 17: Holiday Marketplace the holidays
772-231-4500 or 772-473-1646 Steve Diossy Marine Art Gallery and Florida Treasures show of fine art pieces Resident Artist: Barbara Krupp, original acrylic
Instagram: komanfineart 3247 Ocean Drive.772-205 2973 by members of the VBAC paintings
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Collection of living artists, from realism to Hours: Open 7 days per week; check website
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Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. All are open during 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday
Contemporary American craftsmen, including Gallery Strolls
the Treasure Coast’s largest collection of art
glass Raw Space
1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126
Meghan Candler Gallery Website: artconceptalternative.org
6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. Dec. 12-30: Faces of Eve Exhibit, Faces of
772-234-8811 Eve Mural by Niurka Barroso and Faces of
Website: meghancandlergallery.com Eve Art Book to benefit Gifford Cultural
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Center Project
Curated paintings and sculpture by more than Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wed. to Fri.; 11 a.m. to
40 contemporary artists 2 p.m. Sat.

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CALENDAR

ONGOING and decorations. General admission rates. Mck- Beach Choral Society, FPC Chancel Choir, high 18 Have Piano Will Duel presents A Jazzin’
eegarden.org school choir, and Youth Symphonic Orchestra. Christmas, 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Martin Puryear, $10 suggested donation. 772-562-9088 Church, featuring students led by conductor and
Printmaker; and American Perspectives, Stories 17|18 Art after Dark, an outdoor pianist Dr. Jacob Craig. Free.
from the American Folk Art Museum Collection, digital art exhibition, 6 p.m. 18 Run Run Santa 1-Mile walk/run, 7:30
through Jan. 2. 772-231-0707 to 8 p.m. hosted by the Vero Beach Museum of a.m. from Pocahontas Park, with ALL 18 Cowboy Christmas, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Art, featuring artists from five different countries. participants dressed in Florida-style Santa suits LaPorte Farms, with Santa on horse-
DECEMBER Free; BYO lawn chair. Food and refreshments avail- (provided) to benefit IRC Healthy Start Coalition’s back at 7 p.m. $2 admission. Laportefarms.com
able for purchase; cash only bar. Vbmuseum.org Babies & Beyond program. Runsignup.com
16-19 Magic of McKee Festival of 18 IRC Holiday Boat Parade, at 6 p.m. on
Lights, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McK- 17|19 Franck’s Mass in A Major: A 18 Riverside Theatre for Kids presents Dis- Intracoastal Waterway between the
ee Botanical Garden, with lighted holiday displays Christmas Celebration Con- ney’s “Beauty and the Beast, JR.” free two bridges, finishing at the Vero Beach City
cert directed by Dr. Jacob Craig, 7 p.m. Fri. and 4 outdoor performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Marina. Captain’s meeting 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at
p.m. Sun. at First Presbyterian Church, with Vero the Vero Beach Outlets. Quail Valley River Club

Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN 19 52nd annual presentation of Handel’s
in December 9, 2021 Edition 1 DEAN 1 DRAWBACK Messiah, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.)
3 OTIS 2 AQUARIUM at First Baptist Church, with Michael Carter
9 TRAMP 4 TENNIS conducting the First Baptist church choirs, and
10 ABUNDANCE 5 STEAMER members of other local choirs and the Treasure
11 AVERT 6 SAGE Coast Chorale.
12 BERYLLIUM 7 SPOT
15 CAULKS 8 IDOL 20-23 Ballet Vero Beach presents
17 CRUISE 13 VICTORIA Nutcracker on the Indian River,
19 SPAGHETTI 14 REMINDED outdoor, one-hour versions, 2:30 p.m. and 5:30
21 FIGHT 16 KESTREL p.m. Tues. and Wed. and 11:30 a.m. Thurs. at Tree
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‘BIG HOUSE ON THE POINT’

A SUBLIME RIOMAR BAY LOCATION

500 Bay Drive in Riomar Bay: 5-bedroom, 9,300-square-foot, two-story waterfront home with
5 full baths and 2 half-baths offered for $27 million by Charlotte Terry, broker associate,
and Bethany Burt, realtor of AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate: 772-538-2388

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REAL ESTATE

‘Big house on the point’ enjoys sublime waterfront location

BY STEPHANIE LABAFF
Staff Writer

The “big house on the point” is a With 556 feet of river frontage, the views from every corner,” says AMAC After the Jungle Garden’s closure,
mystery to most folks. It stands ma- home enjoys a 180-degree view of the associate broker Charlotte Terry, who the gates were moved to Semon’s
jestically at the most northern point Indian River Lagoon. You can access snagged the record-setting listing home, where they were given a place
of Riomar Bay, keeping watch over more than 1,100 square feet of pa- along with realtor Bethany Burt. of honor. Recently, Jane Semon do-
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary. tios and porches to take in sunrises nated the gates back to McKee. The
and sunsets while the Intracoastal After pulling into the gated drive- archway remains in situ because it
P.O. Semon built the stunning two- provides a never-ending parade of way, you gain access to the house was so solidly installed at the Riomar
story home at 500 Bay Drive as a fam- boaters, paddleboarders, bottlenose through an ornate, wrought-iron home.
ily residence. Through his involve- dolphins, West Indies manatees and archway that once held a pair of gates
ment in the development of Riomar other marine and avian wildlife. brought to McKee Jungle Gardens by Once you pass through the solid,
Bay and ownership of the Riomar Waldo Sexton from Henry Flagler’s mahogany door at the front of the
Bay Yacht Club, now the Quail Valley “This is a beautiful location with Palm Beach home, Whitehall, ac- house, you enter a place of elegance
River Club, Semon had his pick of the cording to Terry. and luxurious living space. The
lots, wisely setting aside the entire
point for his residence.

The home was initially built in 1967
with upgrades and renovations in
2002, and additional, extensive reno-
vations and an addition in 2014.

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home’s exquisite craftsmanship is complete the sumptuous suite.
apparent throughout in high-end To the right of the entryway, a spi-
finishes and architectural details,
including Ionic columns, barrel and ral staircase leads to the second-floor
tray ceilings, dentil moldings and living spaces. A hidden panel beneath
Palladian windows. the stairs opens into a household of-
fice. You can reach the kitchen and
A powder room is located to the left family room through here or from
of the front door, accessible to guests the dining room at the center of the
who gather in the formal living room house.
and dining room at the center of the
house. A gas, marble-faced fireplace The gourmet kitchen boasts high-
and wet bar are opposite one anoth- end appliances, including a Wolf gas
er. Beyond this area, a semi-circular range, two farm-style sinks, three
sunroom with walls of glass provides dishwashers, a wine cooler, two Sub-
spectacular river views. Electronic zero refrigerators, four freezer draw-
shades come down for privacy or to ers and two microwaves.
ward off the sun.
There’s plenty of casual seating
The owner’s suite is in the west- space at the custom-built wooden is-
ern wing of the house with a private land delineating the kitchen from the
sunset patio. There is a large bed- cozy family room with a second gas
room, sitting room, walk-in closet fireplace where you can enjoy views
and laundry room; a bathroom with of the river.
a jetted tub, dual sinks, a vanity,
shower and two water closets with At the front of the eastern wing
combination Toto toilet and bidet are a second laundry room, a fitness
room, access to the three-car garage,
a separate, air-conditioned, golf-cart

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bay, and a private staircase leading where guests staying in one of the
to the mid-level guest suite, a storage three bedrooms upstairs can en-
room and stairs to the second-floor joy some TV time, playing games or
rooms. watching the river without disturbing
the owners on the first level.
An upper-level great room hous-
es a private family room and office “This house lives really well for a
area with beautiful wooden built-ins family. It has plenty of nice spaces

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and privacy,” says Terry. “It has a lot just up Riomar Creek, making it easy
of options.” to gas up or scoot down to the club for
lunch or dinner after taking a river
Outside, the heated, vanishing pool cruise.
draws all eyes to the river. With a spa
and sun shelf on opposing sides of the Riomar Bay is a highly sought-after
pool, it’s easy to watch the children as location, notes Terry, and the deep-
they splash around. A covered sum- water access accommodating such
mer kitchen and fireplace are tucked large yachts makes it even more de-
onto the eastern side of the outdoor sirable.
space, with several other seating ar-
eas around the pool. Terry speculates the estate prob-
ably has the most extensive area of
The private dock can accommo- bulkheaded waterfront footage in
date an 85-foot yacht and a second town.
50-foot yacht with a third slip for
smaller boats. There’s also a floating Riomar Bay is a riverfront com-
dock to launch kayaks, paddleboards munity conveniently located be-
and jet skis if you’re looking for alter- tween the bridges with easy access to
native adventures. beachside and mainland locations.
It’s a short walk, bike or golf cart ride
Having the ability to dock such to Quail Valley River Club, Riomar
large yachts in deep water close to the Country Club with its excellent golf
Intracoastal Waterway is unusual, course, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach
notes Terry. “It’s a boater’s dream.” Museum of Art, and shopping and
dining on Ocean Drive. 
You can see Quail Valley River Club

VITAL STATISTICS
500 BAY DRIVE

Neighborhood: Riomar Bay • Year built: 1967
Lot Size: 247 feet by 250 feet

Home size: 9,300 square-foot of air conditioned space
Construction: Block, concrete, stucco

Bedrooms: 5 • Bathrooms: 5 full baths and 2 half-baths
Pool: Vanishing heated pool and spa

Water View: 180-degree views of the Indian River Lagoon
Additional features: Gated; den; office; exercise room; wet bar; wine
coolers; jetted tubs; marble and wood flooring; walk-in closets; three
laundry rooms; indoor and outdoor fireplaces; impact doors and win-
dows; shutters; whole house generator; three-car garage and golf cart

bay; summer kitchen; dock with boat lift and floating launch.
Listing agency: AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate
Listing agents:

Charlotte Terry, 772-538-2388, and Bethany Burt, 772-766-4926
Listing price: $27,000,000

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Dec. 3 to Dec. 9

The barrier island real estate market continued to pick up momentum last week with 15
transactions recorded, including four sales for more than $1 million.
The top sale of the week was of an estate in Riomar Bay II that sits on a river-bounded peninsula.
The residence at 621 Lake Drive was placed on the market Oct. 1 for $3.595 million. The home
sold on Dec. 6 for $3.1 million.
The seller in the transaction was represented by Lange Sykes of Premier Estate Properties. The
purchaser was represented by Sally Daley of Daley & Company Real Estate.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,700,000
$1,795,000 $1,462,500
SUMMERPLACE 1841 E SHELL LN 5/4/2021 $1,795,000 12/8/2021 $998,500
$949,000
WINDSOR 10520 SAVANNAH DR 9/24/2021 $1,575,000 $1,575,000 12/7/2021 $910,000
$875,000
SEAGROVE 1769 CEDAR LN 9/25/2021 $998,500 $998,500 12/3/2021 $835,000
CASTAWAY COVE 1110 BOUNTY BLVD 9/28/2021 $949,000 $949,000 12/8/2021 $785,000

CASTAWAY COVE 1029 ORCHID OAK DR 10/11/2021 $876,000 $876,000 12/6/2021 $1,350,000
OCEANRIDGE 163 DEVONWOOD WAY 6/21/2021 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 12/9/2021 $855,000
SANDPOINTE 1624 W SANDPOINTE LN 10/8/2021 $925,000 $925,000 12/8/2021 $475,000
$380,000
OCEAN CORP 1428 CORAL AVE 6/29/2021 $899,000 $849,000 12/3/2021 $365,000
$360,000
TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

SOMERSET BAY CONDO 9055 SOMERSET BAY LN, #402 8/25/2021 $1,350,000 $1,350,000 12/6/2021

VILLAGE SPIRES DEVEL 3554 OCEAN DR, #404N 8/16/2021 $875,000 $875,000 12/6/2021
SEA COVE 1700 OCEAN DR S, #304V 11/8/2021 $485,000 $485,000 12/6/2021

HARBOUR SIDE EAST 1825 MOORINGLINE DR, #3G 10/19/2021 $379,000 $379,000 12/3/2021
SEA WATCH CONDO 5300 HIGHWAY A1A, #301 11/8/2021 $365,000 $365,000 12/9/2021

VERA CRUZ CONDO 5151 HIGHWAY A1A, #511 9/15/2021 $365,000 $360,000 12/9/2021

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Summerplace, Address: 1841 E Shell Ln Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1110 Bounty Blvd

Listing Date: 5/4/2021 Listing Date: 9/28/2021
Original Price: $1,795,000 Original Price: $949,000
Recent Price: $1,795,000 Recent Price: $949,000
Sold: 12/8/2021 Sold: 12/8/2021
Selling Price: $1,700,000 Selling Price: $949,000
Listing Agent: Luke Webb & Kay Brown Listing Agent: Cheryl Burge

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Not Provided Mazie Regan

Not Provided Daley & Company Real Estate

Subdivision: Seagrove, Address: 1769 Cedar Ln Subdivision: Somerset Bay Condo, Address: 9055 Somerset Bay Ln, #402

Listing Date: 9/25/2021 Listing Date: 8/25/2021
Original Price: $998,500 Original Price: $1,350,000
Recent Price: $998,500 Recent Price: $1,350,000
Sold: 12/3/2021 Sold: 12/6/2021
Selling Price: $998,500 Selling Price: $1,350,000
Listing Agent: Erika Ross Listing Agent: Bob Niederpruem

Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties

Jane Schwiering Not Provided

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Not Provided

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Oceanridge, Address: 163 Devonwood Way Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10520 Savannah Dr

Listing Date: 6/21/2021 Listing Date: 9/24/2021
Original Price: $1,100,000 Original Price: $1,575,000
Recent Price: $1,100,000 Recent Price: $1,575,000
Sold: 12/9/2021 Sold: 12/7/2021
Selling Price: $875,000 Selling Price: $1,462,500
Listing Agent: Carol Makolin Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley &
Laurin Pohl
Selling Agent: ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Selling Agent:
Windsor Properties
Beth Livers
Wendy Barin
Berkshire Hathaway Florida
Windsor Properties

Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1029 Orchid Oak Dr Subdivision: Village Spires Devel, Address: 3554 Ocean Dr, #404N

Listing Date: 10/11/2021 Listing Date: 8/16/2021
Original Price: $876,000 Original Price: $875,000
Recent Price: $876,000 Recent Price: $875,000
Sold: 12/6/2021 Sold: 12/6/2021
Selling Price: $910,000 Selling Price: $855,000
Listing Agent: Kathleen Pogany & Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen
Scott Reynolds
Selling Agent: Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
Compass Florida LLC
John Stringer
Sally Daley
Alex MacWilliam, Inc.
Daley & Company Real Estate



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